Easy Homemade Chocolate Turtle Cake

Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe for a delicious homemade Chocolate Turtle Cake:

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 1 box of chocolate cake mix (plus required ingredients like eggs, oil, and water according to the package instructions)

For the turtle topping:

• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the chocolate ganache:

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven according to the cake mix package instructions. Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
2. Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter for the turtle topping. Add the brown sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until the sugar is dissolved, and the mixture is well combined.
4. Add the chopped pecans to the caramel mixture and stir until the pecans are evenly coated.
5. Spoon the pecan caramel mixture evenly over the cake batter in the pan.
6. Bake the cake according to the package instructions or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. While the cake is baking, make the chocolate ganache. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the chocolate chips, heavy cream, and butter. Stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
8. Once the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the chocolate ganache over the top, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
9. Allow the cake to cool for a bit before serving. The caramel and chocolate ganache will set as it cools.
10. Slice and enjoy your delicious homemade Chocolate Turtle Cake!

Feel free to add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream when serving for an extra treat. Enjoy!